I am vehemently opposed to any changes regarding leveraged ETFs. We should be able to make our own decisions with our own money. I use small amounts of leverage within my own risk profile. I fully understand the risks, and I've both hedged against them, and will not be wiped out if my leveraged investments go to zero. Removing this ability would greatly harm informed users.
Leverage is
Restricting leveraged investment products to high net worth individuals only harms the retail investor. A retail investor can already access significant amounts of leverage through student loans and real estate, LETFs are no different. So long as the investment prospectus is clear, risk rightfully falls entirely on the investor.
On a personal level, restricting my ability to purchase leveraged
Leveraged ETFs are a great way for people who have less money to have increased exposure to the market. They do have increased risk, but if an investor is willing to accept that risk, they should be allowed to use leveraged funds. I am currently investing in leveraged funds in 10% of my portfolio. It's a small enough amount that if I lose it all, I'll be fine, but if the
It is not regulators' place to decide how I assess risk and where I decide to invest. A leveraged fund is not a threat to the investing population or my investment strategy. It is a part of my strategy, and one I deploy understanding the risks involved. That's my job as an investor to manage. Just like regulators can't keep me from buying a house that's a risky
Please do not limit people from buying these types of funds. Investors should be able to invest how they choose with their money, we understand the risks. This would allow only rich hedge funds to invest in these funds and would be very harmful to retail and normal investors. Please do not restrict the access to these tools. Investors already have to agree to the risks when they open an account
I'd like the freedom to determine my own financial risk and investments. I've studied the financial market for more than 30 years via paid services, books, newsletters, etc. I watch my portfolio closely using paid advisor review my portfolio decision based upon my life situation and risk profile. I absolutely do NOT want to have a financial agent of the federal government
I oppose restrictions on my right to invest in public investments. It would be unfair to limit that ability to just the privileged. Public investments should be available to everyone. There should be no requirement to pass a test before being able to buy public funds. It is my obligation to myself to understand the risks involved in leveraged ETFs. Investing in leveraged index funds over the last
Please don't add further restrictions on purchasing these securities. I should be allowed to read the risk and then make my own decision.
Investors like me not regulators should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family.
Public investments should be available to all of the public,
not just the privileged.
I shouldn't have to go through any
The use of inverse and leveraged funds are a part of my investment strategy. Current regulations and requirements that are in place are proper and necessary. The brokerages are required to warn of the inherent risks as well as obtain written statements from clients that these risks are understood and accepted. LEAVE THINGS THE WAY THEY ARE. STOP TRYING TO SQUASH THE INDIVIDUAL INVESTOR. The
Comments: I am an experienced investor that has been investing for over 40 years. I know the risks involved in leveraged investments and take precautions as appropriate.
The decision whether or not to I vest in a leveraged fund or ETF should be left up to the Individual. We are adults and only we can manage our money.
The fund/ETF prospectus give us a very clear understanding of the risks
